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Bomber Crash Near Kaesong After Dual Engine Failure (44-61776)

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On April 1, 1952, a Boeing B-29 Superfortress (registration 44-61776) operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947) was involved in an aviation accident near Kaesŏng, North Korea in flight. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: Failure of engine number one and four in flight. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A heavy bomber crashed about 5 km north of Kaesong after engines one and four failed. All 11 crew members bailed out and were found alive, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview During an en route flight, a heavy bomber experienced a failure of engine number one and engine number four. The aircraft subsequently dove into the ground and crashed approximately 5 km north of Kaesong. The aircraft was destroyed in the crash. ## Crew Response and Outcome All 11 crew members on board decided to bail out and abandoned the aircraft. Following the crash, all 11 crew members were found alive. ## Official Findings The official investigation identified the probable cause as the failure of engine number one and engine number four in flight. No other causes or contributing factors were stated in the source.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 1 Apr 1952 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident near Kaesŏng, North Korea?

A heavy bomber crashed about 5 km north of Kaesong after engines one and four failed. All 11 crew members bailed out and were found alive, while the aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 1 Apr 1952 Boeing B-29 Superfortress accident?

No fatalities were recorded in this accident.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 1 Apr 1952 involved a Boeing B-29 Superfortress, registration 44-61776, operated by United States Air Force - USAF (since 1947), at Kaesŏng, North Korea.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

Failure of engine number one and four in flight.